Make an appointment to meet the Chairman of the Council, and go talk to him about it. He (she?) is an elected person, not a dumb jobsworth, or an official on a big screw.
You will be surprised how helpful he (she) can be. They have to be if they are to be re-elected. But do not tell anyone the real reason for your need for the appointment until you get there in person. Just flannel about something. There should be plenty to chose from.
I've had some very good results.

Well the faltbed is looking more and more likely, the council seem to be stalling now. My partner received a note this morning laccy banded to her bike from a resident of the street we park on (ive censored parts of it with stars jsut in case any kids are reading )

To whom it may conern can you park your contraption in your own street as you are p***ing off the residents in this street

Nice thing to find at 8 in the morning eh? So naturally I have chased up the council again.